Senior Coatings Regulatory & Technology Lead

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K vesting day 1

Vacation plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick is seeking a Sr. Scientist - Coatings Regulatory & Technology in Newburgh, IN, to own global regulatory programs for coatings and packaging. You will lead coating development initiatives and ensure compliance across products, working with customers, suppliers and industry groups.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MS in a related field, have 10+ years in coatings/regulatory roles, and can steer cross-functional teams while advancing technology and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Expertise in FDA and global food-contact regulations for coatings and packaging materials.
• Leadership in coating development, performance, and customer applications.

Responsibilities

• Own regulatory compliance programs (FDA/global) for coatings/packaging.
• Provide technical leadership on coating design, performance, and failure modes.
• Integrate regulatory requirements into product development and manufacturing.
• Lead FDA audits and regulatory training.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

FDA regulations

Coatings technology

Technical leadership

Customer interface

Education

PhD or MS in Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick is seeking a Sr. Scientist - Coatings Regulatory & Technology in Newburgh, IN, to own global regulatory programs for coatings and packaging. You will lead coating development initiatives and ensure compliance across products, working with customers, suppliers and industry groups.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MS in a related field, have 10+ years in coatings/regulatory roles, and can steer cross-functional teams while advancing technology and sustainability goals.